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SWAT Operator I

Who Should Attend
This course is exclusively designed for law enforcement
offi cers assigned to a Special Weapons and Tactics Team.
The course design makes it applicable to both new and
veteran operators seeking a structured week of training.

Course Goal
To expose the student to basic individual skills and
fundamentals of working as part of a team during the
deployment of a SWAT related operation.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
➤ Discuss the basic structure of a SWAT team and
SWAT Competition distinguish between the responsibilities of each team
member/position.
➤ Discuss the types and purpose of basic and specialized
equipment as they relate to the individual and team.
The special response team competition is an opportunity
for tactical teams to participate in a series of events that test ➤ Discuss terminology used in tactical operations.
decision making, physical skills, shooting and tactical skills ➤ Identify key components of a distraction device
as well as exhibiting the ability to function as a team. Events and demonstrate proper handling and employment
will demonstrate the use of various tactical weapons such as techniques.
submachine guns, sniper rifl es, shotguns, etc. ➤ Safely demonstrate the ability to manipulate and operate
both primary and secondary weapon systems in a tactical
manner during training exercises on the fi ring range.
Teams are to be composed of a minimum of six members to
a maximum of ten members, one of which is a sniper. ➤ Discuss breaching methods and techniques and
demonstrate the ability to breach a door in a tactical
setting.
Vendors will also be displaying tactical equipment and
clothing. ➤ In a tactical setting, perform a series of slow and
deliberate entry/search techniques as they relate to
barricaded subjects and high risk warrant incidents.
Registration
You must register for this competition on the NC Justice ➤ In a tactical setting, perform a series of dynamic entry
Academy Training Portal: https://ncja-portal.acadisonline. techniques as they relate to hostage rescue or drug search
com/acadisviewer/login.aspx warrant incidents.
➤ Discuss legal issues that apply to tactical operations
involving SWAT teams.
Course Coordinator Length of Course
TBA Three days (24 hours) Methodologies
This course employs lecture, discussion, demonstrations and
practical exercises.

Course Requirements
The student must be a certifi ed law enforcement offi cer or
currently serving as a member of the United States Armed
Forces. Attendance is required at all class sessions. Students
are expected to successfully complete all practical exercises.
The student must score an 80% or greater on the SWAT
Operator written exam. Student must be on an active
SWAT team to be approved.

Special Concerns
Students must bring with them (materials required):
handgun with at least three magazines, 700 rounds practice

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